August 31, 2011, 4:00PM

Polk and friends perform Thursday through Sunday at the Improve in the Flats. Also this week: Chris Porter, famous for a strong finish in Season 4 of "Last Comic Standing" on NBC, performs Wednesday through Sunday at Hilarties. Full story »

January 26, 2012, 12:00PM

Florentine performs Thursday-Sunday at the Improv on the west bank of Cleveland's Flats. Also on the comedy schedule this week: John Caponera performs Friday and Saturday at Hilarities inside Pickwick & Frolic. Full story »

May 31, 2012, 5:37PM

June 07, 2012, 11:56AM

Brad Williams is a little person with a big sense of humor. Williams was a regular on the old Comedy Central show "Mind of Mencia" after getting his start by being called up to the stage during one of Carlos Mencia's live shows. Full story »

September 26, 2012, 3:00PM

Joe Matarese, the stand-up comic who hosts a podcast called "Fixing Joe" in which he seeks helps for his issues, is married to a psychologist and has a lot of problems. Being funny, though? No problem. Being angry? That can be a problem. Full story »

October 17, 2012, 2:45PM

October 25, 2012, 6:00AM

Chas Elstner is a veteran stand-up comic who puts his training as a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown to the test on stage. He puts his hips and knees and elbows and neck to the test, too. Full story »

November 02, 2012, 6:00AM

Russell Peters has played to a sold-out Madison Square Garden and in theaters and arenas across the world. The Canada native prides himself on aiming his comedy at people most other comics aren't trying to reach: immigrants around the world. He performs two shows Friday and Saturday and one show Sunday at Hilarities in Cleveland. Full story »

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